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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
6
A Fulton Leader report notes hog prices fell to 14 cents a pound while bacon rose to 70 cents, contrasted with a year and a half earlier when hogs sold for 20 cents and bacon 55 cents. Tom Underwood comments the trend boosts packing industry acceptance.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a fast remedy for all corn types including hard soft and between toes. It claims instant pain stop and simple removal with fingers, offered by druggists in small bottles for a few cents.
A battle scarred veteran, John Briniger of Wagersville, spoke in Richmond after surviving exposure on the Chateau Thierry front. He recalls hours under fire, losing ribs and flesh, having a damaged arm, and being shot in the feet while fearing pursuit by American forces. He plans future surgery to restore function and dignity.
Four local harvest workers, West Frank Van Deventer Roy Croxton Frank Weaver and Fletcher Hanover, depart Thursday for Topeka Kansas to work in harvest fields with prospects to follow up into Canada if desired. A canvasser prompted many youths to seek west work. Glimpse of 1920s curatorial notice by State Bank and Trust Co collecting debts for John R Gibson estate in Kentucky. Coal prices rise as merchants stock winter fuel ahead of cold season.
County Judge W K Price prepares for a Friday session to hear 15 criminal cases set on August 13. The hearings may occupy the entire day as many involve extensive witness examination. Parceling cases due to a recent influx, the day is billed as a strenuous entry in the court’s criminal division with witnesses from across the county expected.
John F. Wiglesworth of Bourbon county rejects 50 cents per pound for his 16 acre tobacco crop on the Frazier and Clarence LeBus, Jr. farm near Escondida. The offer came from Leo Kern of Bourbon county.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin is marketed as genuine aspirin, proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. Consumers asked to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for relief from headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents and larger Bayer packages are sold by druggists.
A Rockwood Coffee user nearby shows a constant smile while more people try Rockwood Coffee daily. The slogan invites readers to join the growing bandwagon and try the product from tf D. B. McKinney Co.
The first home grown melons from the Waco vicinity arrive at the local market and are selling readily for 75 to 90 cents each.
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